Olivera Music

5-05-2010

The Newseum in Washington, DC, has the largest LCD screen in the world!  For this corporate event, Kevin Olivera was Entertainment and Technical Producer, handling all aspects of the corporate entertainment production.

He provided a jazz quartet, consisting of piano, bass, guitar, and saxophone, which played background cocktail music for the guests on the top level, overlooking the terrace and the U.S. Capitol.

Once the guests were assembled in the Grand Atrium, Kevin was responsible for ensuring the client’s media materials were properly displayed on a 40’ x 60’ screen.  Initially, the format provided by the client did not transfer well when projected to the large screen.  Careful coordination with the fabulous event staff at the Newseum, including several site visits, produced a flawless presentation.

Once the program began, he provided technical cues for varying slides.  He also arranged for a male vocalist, a former Marine, to sing the National Anthem.  This patriotic touch dovetailed perfectly with the strong political learnings of the Foundation sponsor for the event.

Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington, was the backdrop for an elegant celebration and recognition.  The event awarded the George Washington Book Prize to Richard Beeman, for Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution.  Music Entertainment Production was handled by Kevin Olivera, and involved two performing groups with several details, including a surprise.

The “Impresario Strings” Quartet provided a variety of classical music throughout the evening, while guests enjoyed cocktails and dinner.

As a special surprise for the honoree, the Washington Scottish Pipe Band 12-piece group escorted guests from the Plaza to the Orientation Center.

A beautiful sunny day provided a perfect setting.  And even more spectacular was the arrival of the Pipe Band at the Orientation Center, as a bald eagle, as if on cue, flew peacefully over the tree tops, presenting a perfect
“Welcome to Mount Vernon” moment.